Adam Sandler 'storms out' of Oscars over outfit joke
What's the story
Comedian-actor Adam Sandler made a dramatic exit from the Oscars on Monday (IST). The incident took place after host Conan O'Brien joked about Sandler's casual attire during his monologue. O'Brien juxtaposed early headshots of elegantly dressed stars like Zoe Saldana and Guy Pearce with Sandler's aqua blue hoodie, basketball shorts, and sneakers ensemble. He then remarked that everyone else was "properly dressed."
Quick retort
Sandler's humorous response to O'Brien's jibe
To O'Brien's question, "Adam, what are you wearing?" Sandler humorously replied, "Nobody even thought about what I was wearing until you brought it up!" The crowd burst into laughter as O'Brien further joked Sandler looked like "a guy playing video poker at 2:00am." Despite the jesting atmosphere, Sandler defended his attire saying, "I like the way I look because I'm a good person."
Unexpected exit
Sandler's departure and invitation to midnight basketball
Despite O'Brien's apology, Sandler chose to leave the event. "If my snazzy gym shorts and fluffy sweatshirt offend you so much that you had to mock me in front of my peers, I'm going," he said. As he maintained it wasn't the audience's fault but O'Brien's, Sandler invited everyone present for a midnight basketball game at Veteran Park before leaving.
Farewell gesture
Sandler's light-hearted moment with Timothée Chalamet
Before leaving the theater, Sandler shared a light-hearted moment with Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet. He hugged Chalamet and referenced a previous joke from the Golden Globes involving Chalamet's name. As Sandler exited to applause, O'Brien continued his monologue with a laugh, marking an unforgettable moment in Oscars 2025 history.